I leave for a week's vacation this Thursday after work. I'll be traveling first to Yale to attend a program for work, and then on to Amherst, Massachusetts to stay with my twin sister and her family. With all the preparation that goes into taking a trip, that means not much sewing is going to be happening in the next few days. Before I leave, though, I need to make sleeves for my niece's and nephew's baby quilts - my sister wants to hang them on their walls now that they are older. I also need to finish hand quilting her quilt and at least attach the binding and sleeve so I can finish it while I am up there visiting her. I also need to help Jason finish his quilt so that he can enter it in the County Fair. I had hoped to have several finishes done to enter in the fair myself, but I may just have to put my sister's quilt in. I sure am good at starting things - it is the finishes I struggle with.
But perhaps I can tackle just a little project before I go. The kids destroyed a lamp shade in their room. I'm not mad, it is just an opportunity for me to try something I've been wanting to try - making a fabric lamp shade! How about something like this?
(photo from
Moda Bake Shop)
It seems quick and easy, especially since I already have so many strips cut. Plus, I could use those tiny bias tapes for the top and bottom edges, right? Hmmm... If I can make the time before Thursday (notice I said make, not FIND), I just may have to give this a try.
While on vacation, my goal is to finish taking apart my grandmother's quilt. I'll bring along a rotary cutter, 6" ruler and my mini foldaway Omnigrid to see if I can get everything ready for sewing it back together when I return.
(do you have one of these? If so, don't you love it!?!)
My goodness, you are a busy lady. I would imagine your days are full. I can't seam (pun) to find time to butter my bread, much less do some quilting. Molly and I have quilted a lot together but it always seams(again) like I help someone else.. I love the lamp shade and hope you get to make one... I want a picture.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a nice vacation at your sisters house. Love the lampshade. When you get it finished we want to see pics. Patricia
ReplyDeleteI think the lamp shade is adorable!!! Can't wait to see what you come up with! Enjoy your visit with your sister and safe travels.
ReplyDeleteenjoy your vacation, I was supose to get a couple of days at the lake this weekend but hubby has to work. I may go with out him if I can get all my pieces sewn for the pick and choose- I wanted to trim them while sitting on the deck and sew the blocks together when I get back home. Thats my plan cw
ReplyDeleteThat lampshade is a cute idea - definitely a good idea to try. I guess you just whipped it up tonight??
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed our lunch today - we'll have to do it again.
Hope you all have a great week and that you get all your projects worked on!
That will be a lovely lampshade. Have a great vacationweek. Riet
ReplyDeleteHey, Erin. I LOVE that Jason is entering a quilt in the fair. I'm filled with apprehension about competing a quilt. Glad you're giving him that kind of encouragement early. I think that when your lamp is on, you're going to see all your seam allowances, so you might think about putting on a heavy underlayer so the light can't shine through the shade, but only out of the top and bottom. It's a very cute idea, tho. Take care and enjoy prepping for your trip. You go to such interesting places. I go to Cleveland...yuck! Lane
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